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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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